Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.
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The Pro team owns Kraken's flagship trading web application - a high-performance, real-time React app that serves multiple product surfaces from a single web codebase: Spot trading, Margin, Futures, Equities, Earn, and many more. The application receives a heavy stream of live updates (order books, tickers, balances, positions, fills) and must remain responsive and stable under sustained load. The team is globally distributed, codes in TypeScript and React, and is responsible for shipping features, defending performance, stability, and keeping the production application observable through Sentry, Mixpanel and structured logging.
Leverage LLM's to accelerate development while still producing production-ready code.
Leverage LLM's to build agentic flows to automate tasks and improve productivity.
Design, develop and maintain features in a large, multi-product React web application used by professional traders globally.
Own performance end to end: profile, measure and optimise real-time UI updates (tables, order books, charts, order forms) so the app stays responsive under heavy WebSocket throughput.
Build and evolve the WebSocket and Web Worker layer that powers live market data, balances, positions and order updates across the app.
Set the standard for high-quality code through reviews, mentorship and constructive feedback to engineers across the team.
Contribute to technical strategy: architecture, data flow, state management, component design and shared libraries used across the trading surfaces.
Safeguard performance improvements with regression-resistant patterns, instrumentation, dashboards and alerts, so wins do not silently erode over time.
Own observability for the features you ship: meaningful Sentry instrumentation, Mixpanel events, structured logs and actionable alerts.
Write integration and component tests.
Drive process improvements (engineering practices, tooling, build pipeline, AI-assisted workflows) and lead by example.
4+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on production web applications.
Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and strong proficiency with the modern React ecosystem.
Experience building real-time UIs with WebSockets and Web Workers.
Strong React and JavaScript performance skills.
Experience working with LLM coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Copilot or similar) to accelerate development while still producing production-ready code.
Hands-on experience with React Query or similar.
Practical experience with production user monitoring and observability.
Experience with frontend testing at multiple levels.
Comfortable with feature flagging and progressive rollouts.
Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tooling (rsbuild/webpack/SWC, monorepos, TypeScript project references, ESLint, Prettier, Husky).
Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and design-system driven development.
Experience within a large technology organization or fast-growing startup.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don't tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, whether based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Kraken Digital Asset Exchange Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kraken Digital Asset Exchange and has not been reviewed or approved by Kraken Digital Asset Exchange.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many roles, with strong total compensation reported for in‑demand technical and senior positions. Market‑aligned packages are highlighted across key functions, indicating the ability to reach top‑of‑market for certain hires.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are available for most roles, complemented by bonus programs and the option to receive a portion of pay in crypto. This ownership‑oriented design is positioned as part of the standard total compensation approach.
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Flexible Benefits — A remote‑first operating model, flexible time off, and a remote‑workstation setup bonus emphasize autonomy and location flexibility. Core benefits are framed to support distributed work across multiple regions.
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What We Do
Kraken is one of the world’s longest-standing and most secure crypto platforms. Our mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Globally, Kraken clients trade more than 200 digital assets and 6 different national currencies, including GBP, EUR, USD, CAD, CHF, and AUD. Kraken was founded in 2011 and was one of the first platforms to offer spot trading with margin,, staking, regulated derivatives and index services. Trusted by over 10 million individuals, traders and institutions around the world, Kraken offers professional 24/7/365 client support along with one of the fastest, most performant trading platforms available. Kraken has set the industry standard for transparency and client trust, and was the first crypto platform to conduct Proof of Reserves. In 2024, Kraken ranked 12th in Newsweek's Global Top 100 list of Most Loved Workplaces. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to providing a flexible workplace that prioritizes wellbeing and career development. Kraken prioritizes client-centricity, security, and superior products, valuing merit and encouraging bold ideas within a transparent communication framework. Kraken offers a flexible, asynchronous, and globally remote work culture, allowing its employees (aka Krakenites) to balance team and personal needs. Kraken provides diverse learning and development programs, enabling Krakenites to chart their own professional paths in the crypto industry. Benefits include globally competitive compensation (with crypto payment options), flexible time off, wellness perks, and annual team retreats. Kraken's collaborative culture promotes authenticity, humility, and respect, encouraging candid interactions and valuing diverse perspectives from its global team. Crypto conviction is central to Kraken's ethos, driving product and service development. The company views challenges as opportunities for creative problem-solving, remaining adaptable in the fast-paced crypto industry. Kraken seeks individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a curious, self-starting approach to complex problems. The company fosters a culture of accountability and clear communication, valuing critical feedback for continuous improvement. Overall, Kraken's EVP reflects its commitment to building a bridge from traditional finance to crypto, both in its broader mission and in supporting employees transitioning to crypto careers.
Why Work With Us
Work at Kraken to be part of a mission-driven crypto revolution. Enjoy a flexible, remote-first culture that values bold ideas. Grow your career with competitive benefits and diverse learning opportunities. Join a collaborative team that embraces innovation, accountability, and globally inclusive perspectives.
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